Associate Director leading program strategy and operations at GRAIL for pioneering early cancer detection technologies. Managing complex initiatives across Global Development & Operations and Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance.
Responsibilities
Lead a centralized program and project management capability for Global Development & Operations, and Quality, Regulatory, & Compliance, while enabling deep embedded functional expertise within these areas.
Implement and continuously improve operating mechanisms, tools, and standards that drive consistent program and project delivery across GDO and QRC.
Ensure strong alignment between enterprise/product strategy and execution within GDO and QRC portfolios.
Foster cross-functional collaboration across all functional areas supported.
Ensure the integrity, consistency, and quality of program resource and budget data to enable accurate forecasting and portfolio decision-making.
Oversee cross-functional program and project execution, including planning, integrated timelines, and risk management.
Build and nurture a high-performance program management community focused on excellence in planning, execution, communication, and stakeholder management.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of business and technical program and project managers across GDO and QRC, with growth potential.
As needed, drive and deliver cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and program roadmaps.
Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Typically requires a BS/BA degree & 12+ years of related experience, or Masters & 8+ years of related experience, or PhD & 5+ years of related experience.
Experience managing programs and projects in research & development, operations, quality, regulatory & compliance. Proven experience leading and developing program/project managers and cross-functional project teams.
Strong track record of influencing and aligning senior stakeholders across functions in a matrixed environment.
Experience with program governance, risk management, and execution metrics in regulated, high-complexity industries.
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